3 occurrences in 12 translations

'Restrain' in the Bible

Now I have told him that I am about to judge his house forever for the sinful behavior which he knew [was happening], because his sons were bringing a curse on themselves [dishonoring and blaspheming God] and he did not rebuke them.

Verse ConceptsChildren, needs ofChildren, Bad Kidsdiscipline, in the familyOpposition, To Sin And EvilOrder In The HomeRestraintReprobates

When Samuel hath seen Saul, then hath Jehovah answered him, 'Lo, the man of whom I have spoken unto thee; this one doth restrain My people.'

Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesChoices

and blessed is thy discretion, and blessed art thou in that thou hast restrained me this day from coming in with blood, and to restrain my hand to myself.

Verse ConceptsRestraints From KillingNot Avenging

Bible Theasaurus

Check (14 instances)
Confine (14 instances)
Constrain (5 instances)
Cumber (1 instance)
Intimidate (5 instances)
Restrain (52 instances)
Restrict (1 instance)
Suppress (7 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
καταπαύω 
Katapauo 
Usage: 4